Massive Solar Eruption Captured By NASA

On 31 December NASA captured Massive Solar Eruption.This was the firework of sun. This solar flare was captured by NASA's Solar  Dynamic Observatory. This flare is called "Subdued" by Astronomer. 
These flare doesn't effect the earth but little bit the earth's magnetosphere. This happen at on new year, may be the celebration of sun as a new year fire work. 
According to NASA it happen in cycle of every 13 years or some says 11 years which was expected to happen next year. But, The Sun surprises every one by doing this. Scientist said this will not harm us anyway. It looks beautiful. Lets have a look in this video of massive solar eruption.


This flare rises up to  160,000 miles. 

Another video to see it from different view.

When this eruption happen the flare rises up to 160,000 from the surface of the sun and again came back to sun's surface due to its strong gravitational field.

Now, Another view of this eruption.

Also see 
NASA's TechBrief Magazine.
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